Montgomery, Indiana

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Not to be confused with Montgomery County, Indiana.
Montgomery, Indiana
Town
Montgomery, Indiana.jpg
Location of Montgomery in Daviess County, Indiana.
Location of Montgomery in Daviess County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 38°39′48″N 87°2′50″W / 38.66333°N 87.04722°W / 38.66333; -87.04722Coordinates: 38°39′48″N 87°2′50″W / 38.66333°N 87.04722°W / 38.66333; -87.04722
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDaviess
TownshipBarr
Named afterMontgomery, Wales
Area
 • Total1.66 sq mi (4.31 km2)
 • Land1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
528 ft (161 m)
Population
 • Total343
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
759
 • Density469.68/sq mi (181.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern(EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47558
Area code(s)812
FIPS code18-50688[4]
GNIS feature ID0439359[5]

Montgomery is a town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 343 at the 2010 census.

Catholic Church of Montgomery

History[edit]

Montgomery was laid out in 1865 by Valentine B. Montgomery. Montgomery was a station and shipping point on the Ohio and Mississippi Railway.[6]

St Peter's church is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in Indiana. The first church was a log-cabin built in 1818, followed by frame church in 1823. In 1841, bishop Célestine Guynemer de la Hailandière gave the parish and the land to French priest and missionary Edward Sorin, CSC who came with seven Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross. At the time the property consisted in 160-acre tract of land, the frame church with two additional small rooms, and two log cabins. One cabin was used as a school conducted by Charles Rother who took the name Brother Joseph.[7] In the early months of 1842, Sorin started to conceive the idea of founding a college, although one was already present in Vincennes (the College of St. Gabriel, which failed soon after). Sorin thought of founding the college there in St Peters, but he met the opposition of the bishop who lamented that this was not in the original plans and it conflicted with the existence of St. Gabriel's college. However, the bishops also stated that he was not against a founding of a college elsewhere, provided that this effort would not prevent him his Brothers from accomplishing their education duties. Near the end of October the bishop offered Sorin certain lands at the furthermost limits of the diocese in South Bend. Sorin left St. Peters and proceeded to found the University of Notre Dame.[8]

Geography[edit]

Montgomery is located at 38°39′48″N 87°2′50″W / 38.66333°N 87.04722°W / 38.66333; -87.04722 (38.663427, -87.047099).[9]

According to the 2010 census, Montgomery has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2), all land.[10]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1870135—
188015514.8%
1890415167.7%
190061648.4%
1910511−17.0%
192057612.7%
1930445−22.7%
194051014.6%
19505385.5%
1960446−17.1%
1970411−7.8%
1980390−5.1%
1990351−10.0%
20003684.8%
2010343−6.8%
2019 (est.)759[3]121.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 343 people, 137 households, and 95 families living in the town. The population density was 1,429.2 inhabitants per square mile (551.8/km2). There were 157 housing units at an average density of 654.2 per square mile (252.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.4% White and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 137 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the town was 36.6 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 368 people, 140 households, and 100 families living in the town. The population density was 1,527.7 people per square mile (592.0/km2). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 635.1 per square mile (246.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.18% White, 0.27% African American, 0.27% Native American, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 140 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $44,205. Males had a median income of $29,107 versus $17,206 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,156. About 5.8% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Gasthof Village[edit]

The town has a sizable Amish population. Local Catholics run the Gasthof Amish Village. The village features various shops offering furniture, blankets, and other handmade goods created by the Amish. A large antique mall called the Blue Door is also run by the village. Wagon rides and tours of the nearby Amish farms are offered to the public. Visitors can also stay at the Amish Inn and eat at the restaurant.

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2020. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  6. ^ History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Goodspeed Publishing Company. 1886. pp. 702.
  7. ^ "Welcome". stpetermont.org. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  8. ^ Blantz, Thomas E. (2020). The University of Notre Dame : a history. [Notre Dame, Indiana]. ISBN 978-0-268-10824-3. OCLC 1182853710.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  10. ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-07-17. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)

External links[edit]

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